Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands

His Royal Highness Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands "became the Patron of Save the Elephants in the year 2003. Prince Bernhard was always highly committed to nature conservation. In 1961, he established the World Wildlife Fund (now the World Wide Fund for Nature), with the aim of conserving plant and animal species throughout the world, making more space for nature, and protecting the environment. In 1971 the Prince founded the Order of the Golden Ark, an honour awarded to those who have performed outstanding service in the area of wildlife conservation.

"Sadly HRH Prince Bernhard passed away on 1st December 2004 at the age of 93 after a battle with cancer. Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton was amongst the guests who attended the funeral service on the invitation of Her Majesty the Queen."


 * Club 21 Member, Peace Parks Foundation
 * Recipient of the 1987 Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Medal

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